Meet the Future
National 4-H Week, October 4-10, 2009
4-H Seafood Cookery
Upcoming Events
Ever wonder what the future will look like? Just take a look at your local 4-H today. It’s where young people explore, learn and discover in a safe environment. In 4-H, kids find their true passions, gain confidence and give back to their community. Celebrate 4-H’s efforts in helping today’s kids become tomorrow’s leaders.
4-H didn't really start in one time or place. It began around the start of the 20th century in the work of several people in different parts of the United States who were concerned about young people. The seed of the 4-H idea of practical and “hands-on” learning came from the desire to make public school education more connected to country life. Early programs tied both public and private resources together for the purpose of helping rural youth.
Later, the basic 4-H focus became the personal growth of the member. Life skills development was built into 4-H projects, activities and events to help youth become contributing, productive, self-directed members of society.
4-H has grown into a community of 6 million young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H can be found in every county /parish in every state, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and over 80 countries around the world. The 4-H community also includes 3,500 staff, 518,000 volunteers and 60 million alumni. 4-H'ers participate in fun, hands-on learning activities, supported by the latest research of land-grant universities, that are focused on three areas called Mission Mandates:
For more information about the 4-H Program and the wonderful opportunities it offers, contact the Terrebonne Parish Extension Office at 873-6495 or e-mail Cherie Roger.
Show your support for Terrebonne Parish 4-H by participating in the following activities during National 4-H Week.
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Monday, October 5, 2009—Tie Terrebonne Parish Green—Tie green ribbons or bows on car antennas, at home, schools or businesses, on mail boxes, etc.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2009—Make announcements over PA system or business marquee promoting 4-H.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009—Participate in the “Clover Hunt” - at the Houma Court House Square. Hunt for clovers with hidden 4-H messages and win neat 4-H prizes.
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Thursday, October 8, 2009—Make green treats for school staff promoting 4-H week. Support the Louisiana 4-H Foundation by eating lunch or supper at PAPA John’s. Obtain your coupons from your school leader or the Terrebonne Parish 4-H Website (
http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4h/). 20% of your check will benefit Louisiana 4-H!
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Friday, October 9, 2009—Wear Green—If your school allows, where as much green as you can to end National 4-H Week.
Let’s get everyone involved and Show Your 4-H PRIDE!
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Saturday, September 26, 2009
SLECA Farmer’s Market and Craft Festival
Registration – Coteau Room – 9:30-10:30
Seafood Guidelines
Categories: Shrimp Main Dish, Shrimp Appetizer or Salad, Crab, Oyster, Fish and Other Seafood, Crawfish
New Guidelines:
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Any 4-H member may participate. Participants may enter only one (1) seafood dish in each category.
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Prepare a food dish using at least 1/2 cup of seafood as an ingredient.
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To properly enter your dish, all seafood dishes must be made ahead of time and chilled to refrigerator temperature. Bring 4 servings only of the cold dish to the contest in 1 SMALL covered container on ice in a small ice chest. The cold dish must be covered. If your dish needs to be heated for judging, a microwave will be used. Do not bring serving utensils. Food safety is an important consideration. The risk of food-borne illness is greatly increased when foods are held at room temperature for extended periods. Dishes not refrigerated/chilled are not eligible for first place and/or grand champion awards. Exhibits (foods) will not be returned. All exhibits will be destroyed for food safety reasons. Please enter no more than 4 servings. Containers must be picked-up after awards.
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All dishes are to be made from “scratch” using a recipe. A copy of the recipe must be entered with the dish. Write your name and school on the back of the recipe.
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Previous year grand champion seafood dishes may not receive 2009 grand champion awards.
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4-Her’s will not be allowed to win grand champion in more than one category.
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4-Her’s are encouraged to prepare “healthy” seafood dishes. Avoid excessive amounts of fat and sodium. Avoid frying foods. Dishes will be judged on taste and nutritional content/value.
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All dishes receive ribbon awards. Grand Champion dishes selected in each category will receive trophy awards.
Awards Ceremony will take place upon completion of judging—weather permitting. Only Grand Champions will be announced. Members will be allowed to pick-up dishes by categories once Grand Champion winners are announced. Ribbons will be placed on dishes so that members know that day what they have placed.
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SEPTEMBER
4-H Club Meetings—Open Enrollment
September 1
4-H Office Closed—Labor Day
September 26
Seafood Cookery—SLECA
September 30
Deadline for Achievement Day Theme
State 4-H Volunteer Training
Livestock Enrollment Deadline
OCTOBER
October 2
4-H Display deadline
October 4-10
National 4-H Week
October 7
Clover Hunt
October 8
PAPA John’s Louisiana 4-H Pizza Day
October 15
Enrollment Cards Due
October 17
Beef /Poultry Cookery
October 20
Officer Training
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